Lesnar pleads guilty to Canadian hunting infraction, fined $1,725
Former WWE wrestling and current Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Brock Lesnar has admitted to a hunting infraction in southern Alberta….
Former WWE wrestling and current Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Brock Lesnar has admitted to a hunting infraction in southern Alberta.
A lawyer for Brock Lesnar appeared in the town of Medicine Hat court and pleaded guilty on his client’s behalf to improper tagging of an animal during a hunting trip last year.
He was fined $1,725 and given a six-month hunting suspension.
Two other charges of leaving meat to rot and illegal possession of wildlife were dropped.
Lesnar, who is 34, was accused by fish and wildlife officials of shooting a mule deer buck but only packing the trophy head out.
He was charged along with a hunting guide.
The director of the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society said it is considered unethical to leave edible meat in the field.
In a statement released earlier today, Lesnar said he was on a filmed hunt sponsored by Fusion Ammunition and guided by Trophy Hunters Alberta, and explained the circumstances behind the charges.
“In Alberta, Americans can’t hunt without a licensed outfitter. The outfitter is there to make sure you follow the rules. I had two deer tags for the trip, which meant I could legally shoot two deer. On the first day of the trip, I shot a mule deer. On the second day, I shot a white tail. Video from the hunt has been on the Internet for over a year. After I shot the mule deer, I failed to immediately tag it. As far as I was involved, that’s all there is to it.
“Now it’s resolved. I paid my fine today. It’s the kind of thing that happens to hunters all the time. I want to thank the Canadian authorities for their cooperation in resolving this misunderstanding. I love Canada and I can’t wait to go back to Alberta for a hunt.”
As far as the spoilage chargeh the abandonment charge, which was ultimately withdrawn, Lesnar explained that he couldn’t bring deer meat back across the border.
“I trusted the outfitter to properly handle it. They are professionals and I understand it was handled appropriately.”
“I’m glad to put this behind me, so I can focus on my fight…December 30.”